A 250,000 gallon water tank is expected to be commissioned within the next two weeks by the South-West Regional Health Authority, (SWRHA), to address any potential water shortages which may affect the San Fernando General Hospital, (SFGH).

A burst water main on the hospitalís compound, temporarily disrupted several elective surgeries though it did not affect any emergency surgeries at the institution on Wednesday.

In a telephone interview yesterday, SWRHA chief executive officer, Anil Gosine, said the situation had normalised on Wednesday evening following repairs to the mains by WASA. He also noted that the hospital water supplies would be supplemented by water from the reservoir tank, due to the water rationing implemented by WASA during the dry season.